Overview
The MAX152EWP is a high-performance, microprocessor-compatible analog-to-digital converter (ADC) produced by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. This component is designed for high-speed applications, utilizing a flash architecture to achieve rapid conversion times. The MAX152EWP is part of the MAX150 series, which is known for its reliability and efficiency in various electronic systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Number of A/D Converters | 1 | |
| Architecture | Flash | |
| Reference Type | External | |
| Voltage - Supply, Analog | ±3V ~ 3.6V | V |
| Conversion Time | Typically 660ns (WR-RD Mode), 700ns (RD Mode) | ns |
| Sampling Rate | 1 Msps | samples per second |
| Input Voltage Range | -5V to +5V | V |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to +70°C (MAX152C), -40°C to +85°C (MAX152E) | °C |
Key Features
- High-Speed Conversion: Achieves a conversion time of 660ns in WR-RD mode and 700ns in RD mode, making it suitable for high-speed applications.
- Microprocessor Compatibility: The ADC interface appears as a memory location or input/output port, requiring no external interface logic.
- Low Power Consumption: Features a power-down mode that reduces current consumption to 1µA, ideal for applications with burst-mode input signals.
- Flexible Input Range: Accepts either unipolar or bipolar inputs and operates with single +5V or dual ±5V supplies.
- Digital Output: Uses latched, three-state buffered circuitry for direct connection to a microprocessor data bus or system input port.
Applications
- Industrial Automation: Suitable for high-speed data acquisition in industrial control systems.
- Medical Devices: Used in medical equipment requiring fast and accurate analog-to-digital conversion.
- Aerospace and Defense: Employed in various military and aerospace applications where high reliability and speed are critical.
- Automotive Systems: Applied in automotive electronics for real-time data processing and control.
Q & A
- What is the conversion time of the MAX152EWP ADC?
The conversion time is typically 660ns in WR-RD mode and 700ns in RD mode.
- What is the sampling rate of the MAX152EWP?
The sampling rate is 1 Msps (1 million samples per second).
- What are the operating voltage ranges for the MAX152EWP?
The component operates with single +5V or dual ±5V supplies.
- How does the MAX152EWP interface with microprocessors?
The ADC interface appears as a memory location or input/output port, requiring no external interface logic.
- What is the power consumption in power-down mode?
The power consumption is reduced to a typical value of 1µA in power-down mode).
- What are the input voltage ranges for the MAX152EWP?
The input voltage range is -5V to +5V, and it accepts either unipolar or bipolar inputs).
- What is the operating temperature range for the MAX152EWP?
The operating temperature range is 0°C to +70°C (MAX152C) and -40°C to +85°C (MAX152E)).
- How does the MAX152EWP handle digital output?
The digital output uses latched, three-state buffered circuitry for direct connection to a microprocessor data bus or system input port).
- What are some common applications of the MAX152EWP?
Common applications include industrial automation, medical devices, aerospace and defense, and automotive systems).
- Is the MAX152EWP DC and dynamically tested?
